Archive for: Skills

Kids And Money: Bill And Penny’s Money Adventures Book Review

Sep 26th, 2010

Kids And Money: Bill And Penny’s Money Adventures Book Review

I bought my 11-year-old daughter, Sara, a copy of Amar Pandit's book, Bill And Penny’s Money Adventures, and she enjoyed it so much that she insisted on writing a review for me. So here's what she thinks about this book that "helps children learn all about money and new concepts such as savings budgeting, spending, borrowing, investing, taxation and insurance".

ADHD And Young Children: Unlocking The Secrets To Good Behavior

Sep 25th, 2010

ADHD And Young Children: Unlocking The Secrets To Good Behavior

Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist discovered a number of techniques and strategies that can help parents improve the behavior of a child with ADHD. He teaches parents how to understand the unique traits and behaviors of their child and to adapt 'tried and true' approaches that will work for their child.

Relationship Tips For Parents: Living with Children

Sep 23rd, 2010

Relationship Tips For Parents: Living with Children

In a marital relationship, your husband or wife should always come first. While that might sound unloving to your children, it actually gives them a great deal of comfort and stability knowing that their parents are very much in love with each other.

Make Your Child An Animal Lover: The Time To Start Is Now

Sep 22nd, 2010

Make Your Child An Animal Lover: The Time To Start Is Now

Compassion and respect for all forms of life is an important personality trait that is best implanted in one’s child during the early years. By teaching children to respect animals, we are doing our bit to raise a sensitive generation that is connected to nature.

Parenting Advice: The Consequences Of Authoritarian Parenting

Sep 21st, 2010

Parenting Advice: The Consequences Of Authoritarian Parenting

Most of us do not like to be controlled, and children are no exception, so your choice to control always has negative consequences for your children. While controlling might work in the short run, it can create many problems in the long run.

Communicating With Preteens: Learn The Language Of Transition

Sep 21st, 2010

Communicating With Preteens: Learn The Language Of Transition

During their preteen period kids largely turn non-communicative with the non-stop chatter suddenly giving way to mumbling, gestures and one-word replies. A parent counselor offers some rules of thumb for positive communication with preteens.

Child Diet: 5 Quick Tips To Cure A Picky Eater

Sep 20th, 2010

Child Diet: 5 Quick Tips To Cure A Picky Eater

Poor eating habits as a child will often last through the adult years. Here are some of the causes of picky eating with five tips to get your child to eat enough of the right kind of healthy foods.

Birthday Party Ideas For Kids: How To Rock The Party!

Sep 20th, 2010

Birthday Party Ideas For Kids: How To Rock The Party!

We all want to make our little ones’ birthdays special. Here are just some birthday party ideas, which will make your child’s birthday a memorable one. Not to mention, a source of happiness for you.

Gifted And Talented Children: 10 Things A Parent Should Not Say

Sep 19th, 2010

Gifted And Talented Children: 10 Things A Parent Should Not Say

Gifted kids often face a lot of pressure to achieve and live up to people's expectations. As a parent, if you want to nurture the emotional well-being of your gifted child, and help them reach their potential, here are some things you should avoid saying to your gifted and talented child.